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P602 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,319 mi
Last recorded201,319 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 201,319 miles

c/l 111930

extensive patches to o/s sill

Fail 23 Dec 2010 200,586 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

c/l 111930

n/s bottom ball joint has a lot of play

Pass 25 Jan 2010 183,270 miles

h/lamps have poor patterns,o/s sill repaired,all brake pads getting low,rear most seats not fitted atot.oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 183,051 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

c/l 082029

Pass 14 Jan 2009 165,707 miles

c/l 15319

Pass 29 Jan 2008 151,136 miles

c/l 527475

Fail 22 Jan 2008 150,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

c/l 527475

Pass 8 Feb 2007 135,222 miles

c/l 472506

Pass 20 Jan 2006 118,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake lever has excess travel

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Sintra?

Based on 31,621 MOT tests across 4,278 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,716
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,314
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
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P602 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 98,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Sintra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P602 RKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Sintra typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P602 RKX registered?

P602 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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